1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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2
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (on)
Verb
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Not only do the tariffs affect the suppliers of brands like Princess Polly, but the market could also affect how viewers perceive these hauls.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025 -
The anti-establishment has become the establishment, and its decisions will affect us all.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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This is a poor day to talk to parents, bosses, authority figures and the police about anything important.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Barnard spoke Friday at a hearing of Democratic members of Congress and said some family members of the men had been able to talk to them Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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This generation is growing up in a world where digital transactions are the norm, influencing the development of financial products and services.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Mike McCabe, the veteran gaming industry executive who heads the EWC Foundation, explained how gamesmanship would influence every aspect of the event.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Harrison impressed in that performance, submitting former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm by submission in the second round at UFC 400.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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With a home this special, of course, the primary suite — with its two levels and four rooms — would also be designed to impress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Nobody informed Cristian’s family what was happening.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Common Hurdles Of Data Extraction And Data Quality The first step in data extraction is determining how to source information that is pulled, cleansed and enriched, which directly impacts the quality of the data a company can use.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Concerns over the lighter cargo loads have been apparent in industries across the supply chain impacted by port throughput, including trucking and rail, which are tasked with transporting the cargo to warehouses.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Woman ‘inappropriately’ touched in search Clark was called to an Oildale home on Feb. 14, 2019 and spoke with a woman who gave a fake last name, prosecutors said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Similar to his role at Tiffany & Co., Krakoff touches all things that come in contact with the consumer for the John Hardy brand, including design, product, marketing and stores.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, there is also a 46% probability that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake will hit L.A. and a 31% chance a 7.5 magnitude quake will strike during that same period.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Michael Kofman, with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, often travels to Ukraine and is always struck by the pace of change in drone warfare.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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